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Explore the haunting realities of humanity's potential downfall in 'Age of Blight'. This critically acclaimed trade paperback, published by Unnamed Press in 2016, delves deep into a dystopian world where the intricacies of human nature drive society towards its inevitable end. Through the eyes of a young scientist conducting morally questionable experiments on monkeys, to children mysteriously replaced by their doppelgangers, this collection of poetic vignettes offers a thought-provoking narrative. Facing absurdities like the spirit of Laika trying to befriend a satellite, each story combines elements of dark humor with deep existential questions. The beautifully illustrated charcoal drawings by RISD artist Alessandra Hogan complement the texts, enhancing the immersive experience. Perfect for readers intrigued by dystopian literature and philosophical explorations, 'Age of Blight' invites you to consider what truly drives humanity towards destruction. With free shipping on this brand new book, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once placed, orders cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy today and dive into a world where the end of mankind arises from the depths of human nature itself.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781939419569
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Unnamed Press
Description:
What if the end of man is not caused by some cataclysmic event, but by the nature of humans themselves? In Age of Blight, a young scientist's harsh and unnecessary experiments on monkeys are recorded for posterity; children are replaced by their doppelgangers, which emerge like flowers in their backyards; and two men standing on opposing cliff faces bear witness to each other's terrifying ends.Age of Blight explores a kind of post-future, in which the human race is finally abandoned to the end of its history. Muslim's poetic vignettes explore the nature of dystopia itself, often to darkly humorous effect, as when the spirit of Laika (the Russian space dog that perished on Sputnik 2) tries to befriend a satellite, or when Beth, the narrator's older sister, returns from the dead. The collection is illustrated throughout by the charcoal drawings of RISD artist Alessandra Hogan.In haunting and precise prose, Kristine Ong Muslim posits that humanity's downfall will be both easily preventable and terrifyingly inevitable, for it depends on only one thing: human nature.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781939419569
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Unnamed Press
Description:
What if the end of man is not caused by some cataclysmic event, but by the nature of humans themselves? In Age of Blight, a young scientist's harsh and unnecessary experiments on monkeys are recorded for posterity; children are replaced by their doppelgangers, which emerge like flowers in their backyards; and two men standing on opposing cliff faces bear witness to each other's terrifying ends.Age of Blight explores a kind of post-future, in which the human race is finally abandoned to the end of its history. Muslim's poetic vignettes explore the nature of dystopia itself, often to darkly humorous effect, as when the spirit of Laika (the Russian space dog that perished on Sputnik 2) tries to befriend a satellite, or when Beth, the narrator's older sister, returns from the dead. The collection is illustrated throughout by the charcoal drawings of RISD artist Alessandra Hogan.In haunting and precise prose, Kristine Ong Muslim posits that humanity's downfall will be both easily preventable and terrifyingly inevitable, for it depends on only one thing: human nature.